Resistance
The science of defiance: A psychology researcher explains why people comply – and how to resist
The science of defiance: A psychology researcher explains why people comply – and how to resist Defiance doesn’t have to be loud or aggressive; it can be small, tense moments where conscience collides with compliance. Defiance is not about being oppositional for its own sake, but about choosing to act in line with your values […]
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From anime to activism: How the ‘One Piece’ pirate flag became the global emblem of Gen Z resistance
From anime to activism: How the ‘One Piece’ pirate flag became the global emblem of Gen Z resistance The “One Piece” pirate flag, originally from the popular Japanese manga series, has become a global emblem of Gen Z resistance and youth-led activism. The flag’s spread across borders reflects the digital upbringing of Gen Z, who […]
🏛️ Politics
Latin American literature contains warnings for American universities that yield to Trump
Latin American literature contains warnings for American universities that yield to Trump Latin American literature offers warnings for American universities that yield to Trump’s demands, highlighting the dangers of capitulation to authoritarian rulers and the erosion of institutional values. The stories of Peruvian novelist Mario Vargas Llosa, Colombian writer Gabriel García Márquez, and Argentine author […]
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Escaped slaves on St. Croix hid their settlements so well, they still haven’t been found – archaeologists using new mapping technology are on the hunt
Escaped slaves on St. Croix hid their settlements so well, they still haven’t been found – archaeologists using new mapping technology are on the hunt Archaeologists are using new mapping technology to locate the hidden Maroon settlement on St. Croix, which was established by escaped slaves in the 1700s. The settlement, known as Maronberg, was […]
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Smartphones are once again setting the agenda for justice as the Latino community documents ICE actions
Smartphones are once again setting the agenda for justice as the Latino community documents ICE actions Latino organizers are using smartphones to document ICE actions, film family separations, and livestream protests outside detention centers, creating a new tradition of “mobile journalism” that echoes Black media survival strategies from the past. The power of visual evidence […]
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Millions rally against authoritarianism, while the White House portrays protests as threats – a political scientist explains
Millions rally against authoritarianism, while the White House portrays protests as threats – a political scientist explains Millions of Americans protested against President Donald Trump’s authoritarianism and expansion of executive power on June 14, 2025, in rallies organized under the “No Kings” banner. The protests were largely peaceful, but some incidents of violence did occur, […]
🏛️ Politics
No Kings: protests in the eye of the storm
No Kings: protests in the eye of the storm No Kings: protests were held across the US and beyond, with an estimated 2,000 events, to protest President Trump’s actions and policies. The protests, titled “No Kings,” aimed to counterbalance Trump’s birthday military parade in Washington, DC, which was seen as a show of force against […]
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How a reading group helped young German students defy the Nazis and find their faith
How a reading group helped young German students defy the Nazis and find their faith The White Rose movement, formed by German students and professors in Munich and Hamburg from 1942 to 1943, defied Nazi tyranny through their faith, friendship, and humanistic learning. The group’s resistance was rooted in a Catholic intellectual tradition, which they […]
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Over 700 events and protests across the US mark ‘A National Day of Action’
Over 700 events and protests across the US mark ‘A National Day of Action’ Over 700 events and protests are taking place across the US today as part of “A National Day of Action”, largely spearheaded by the decentralized 50501 movement. The protests, which include marches, rallies, courthouse demonstrations, diaper drives, skill shares, free community […]
🏛️ Politics
We went to 10 anti-Tesla protests — and a couple counter protests, too
We went to 10 anti-Tesla protests — and a couple counter protests, too A Tesla Cybertruck drives past protestors during a Tesla Takedown, a nationwide peaceful protest movement, at a Tesla Showroom in the Coral Gables neighborhood on Saturday, March 29, 2025 in Miami. | Photo by Eva Marie Uzcategui / The Verge Thousands of […]
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